12a, Flat 4, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF
About 12a
12a is a mid-terrace house in Brighton (BN1 4QF). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 39 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 12a (25–39 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (74 versus a worst of 55). The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
12a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
12a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£249,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 4QF: £275,000 (2019–2008).
Nearby sales in BN1 4QF
Versus other Preston Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 12a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 72 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
21/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Preston Circus — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Stanford Junior School. 33 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.6dB